SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarter: March 31, 1998 Commission File Number 0-13358 CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 59-2273542 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or orginaization) Identification No.) 217 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (850) 671-0610 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days. Yes __X__ No _____ At April 30, 1998, 5,886,684 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding. CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. FORM 10-Q I N D E X ITEM PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NUMBER 1. Financial Statements 3 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure of Market Risk 16 ITEM PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 1. Legal Proceedings Not Applicable 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds Not Applicable 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not Applicable 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not Applicable 5. Other Information 18 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18 Signatures 18 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION AS OF MARCH 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 (Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) March 31, December 31, 1998 1997 (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS Cash and Due From Banks $ 51,977 $ 61,270 Federal Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Deposits 80,100 52,519 Investment Securities Available-for-Sale 140,795 148,514 Loans, Net of Unearned Interest 737,484 697,726 Allowance for Loan Losses (8,520) (8,322) __________ __________ Loans, Net 728,964 689,404 Premises and Equipment, Net 31,473 31,613 Intangibles, Net 10,748 7,703 Other Assets 24,764 18,650 __________ __________ Total Assets $1,068,821 $1,009,673 ========== ========== LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest Bearing Deposits $ 201,212 $ 191,797 Interest Bearing Deposits 689,384 643,015 ---------- ---------- Total Deposits 890,596 834,812 Short-Term Borrowings 45,393 46,114 Long-Term Debt 16,352 15,896 Other Liabilities 12,546 12,401 __________ __________ Total Liabilities 964,887 909,223 SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding - - Common Stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 5,886,681 issued and outstanding at March 31, 1998 and 5,778,366 issued and outstanding at December 31, 1997 59 58 Additional Paid-In Capital 7,881 6,537 Retained Earnings 95,418 93,288 Net Unrealized Gain on Investment Securities Available-for-Sale 576 567 __________ __________ Total Share Owners' Equity 103,934 100,450 Total Liabilities and Share Owners' Equity $1,068,821 $1,009,673 ========== ========== Book Value Per Share $ 17.66 $ 17.17 ========== ========== CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) 1998 1997 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) INTEREST INCOME Interest and Fees on Loans $ 16,610 $ 15,398 Investment Securities Available-for-Sale: U. S. Treasury 368 551 U. S. Government Agencies/Corporation 812 1,290 States and Political Subdivisions 714 832 Other Securities 85 96 Federal Funds Sold and Interst Bearing Deposits 771 259 ---------- ---------- Total Interest Income $ 19,360 $ 18,429 ---------- ---------- INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 6,773 6,362 Short-Term Borrowings 537 410 Long-Term Debt 280 304 ---------- ---------- Total Interest Expense 7,590 7,076 ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income 11,770 11,353 Provision for Loan Losses 486 456 ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 11,284 10,897 ---------- ---------- NONINTEREST INCOME Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 1,941 2,013 Data Processing 852 800 Income from Fiduciary Activities 328 275 Securities Transactions 9 (2) Other 1,856 1,364 ---------- ---------- Total Noninterest Income 4,986 4,450 ---------- ---------- NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and Employee Benefits 6,360 5,794 Occupancy, Net 781 705 Furniture and Equipment 1,174 1,285 Other 3,254 3,017 ---------- ---------- Total Noninterest Expense 11,569 10,801 ---------- ---------- Income Before Income Taxes 4,701 4,546 Income Tax Expense 1,600 1,504 ---------- ---------- NET INCOME $ 3,101 $ 3,042 ========== ========== Basic Net Income Per Share $ .53 $ .53 ========== ========== Diluted Net Income Per Share $ .53 $ .53 ========== ========== Cash Dividends Per Share $ .165 $ .15 ========== ========== Average Shares Outstanding 5,874,892 5,792,292 ========== ========== CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31 (Dollars in Thousands) 1998 1997 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 3,101 $ 3,042 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for Loan Losses 486 456 Depreciation 800 782 Net Securities Amortization (Accretion) 163 117 Amortization of Intangible Assets 247 307 Securities (Gains) Losses (9) (2) Non-Cash Compensation 1,201 184 Net (Increase) Decrease in Interest Receivable (520) (209) Net (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets (5,312) 553 Net Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities 145 (1,222) -------- -------- Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 302 4,008 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from Payments/Maturities of Investment Securities 15,670 15,956 Purchase of Investment Securities (8,080) - Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans 4,417 (19,397) Net Cash Received from Acquisition 7,022 - Purchase of Premises & Equipment (480) (456) Sales of Premises & Equipment 243 228 -------- -------- Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities 18,792 (3,669) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Increase (Decrease) in Deposits 287 (26,630) Net Increase (Decrease) in Other Short-Term Borrowings (721) 4,608 Borrowing or Proceeds from Long Term Debt 1,000 - Repayment of Long-Term Debt (544) (544) Dividends Paid (971) (869) Issuance of Common Stock 143 341 -------- -------- Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (806) (23,094) -------- -------- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,288 (22,755) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 113,789 88,906 -------- -------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $132,077 $ 66,151 ======== ======== Supplemental Disclosure: Interest Paid $ 6,434 $ 6,426 ======== ======== Transfer of Loans to ORE $ 452 $ 443 ======== ======== CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1) MANAGEMENT'S OPINION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements, included herein, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Prior year financial statements have been reformatted and/or amounts reclassified, as necessary, to conform with the current year presentation. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which are those of a recurring nature, and disclosures necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. The Company and its subsidiaries follow generally accepted accounting principles and reporting practices applicable to the banking industry. The principles which materially affect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows are set forth in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements which are included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report and Form 10-K. The Company has not significantly changed its accounting and reporting policies from those disclosed in its 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K. (2) INVESTMENT SECURITIES The related amortized cost and market value of investment securities in the available-for-sale portfolio at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 were as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, 1998 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Available-For-Sale Cost Gains Losses Value U. S. Treasury $ 28,353 $ 59 $12 $ 28,400 U. S. Government Agencies and Corporations 23,179 40 25 23,194 States and Political Subdivisions 62,240 594 8 62,826 Mortgage-Backed Securities 21,009 288 32 21,265 Other Securities 5,104 6 - 5,110 -------- ---- --- -------- Total $139,885 $987 $77 $140,795 ======== ==== === ======== December 31, 1997 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Available-For-Sale Cost Gains Losses Value U. S. Treasury $ 24,345 $ 42 $ 4 $ 24,383 U. S. Government Agencies and Corporations 32,036 55 60 32,031 States and Political Subdivisions 63,661 593 10 64,244 Mortgage-Backed Securities 22,644 326 48 22,922 Other Securities 4,933 1 - 4,934 -------- ------ ---- -------- Total $147,619 $1,017 $122 $148,514 ======== ====== ==== ======== (3) LOANS The composition of the Company's loan portfolio at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 was as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, 1998 December 31, 1997 Commercial, Financial and Agricultural $ 59,462 $ 53,888 Real Estate-Construction 42,413 45,563 Real Estate-Mortgage 491,712 456,499 Consumer, Net of Unearned Interest 143,897 141,776 -------- -------- Loans, Net $737,484 $697,726 ======== ======== (4) ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three month period ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, was as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, 1998 1997 Balance, Beginning of the Period $8,322 $8,179 Provision for Loan Losses 486 456 Recoveries on Loans Previously Charged-Off 165 183 Loans Charged-Off (453) (546) ------ ------ Balance, End of Period $8,520 $8,272 ====== ====== Impaired loans are primarily defined as all nonaccruing loans for the loan categories which are included within the scope of SFAS 114. Selected information pertaining to impaired loans is depicted in the table below (dollars in thousands): March 31, 1998 1997 Impaired Loans: Valuation Valuation Balance Allowance Balance Allowance With Related Credit Allowance $2,972 $305 $ 141 $48 Without Related Credit Allowance 1,211 - 1,429 - Average Recorded Investment for the Period 4,183 * 2,131 * Interest Income: Recognized $ 31 $ 24 Collected $ 31 $ 24 * Not Applicable The Company recognizes income on impaired loans primarily on the cash basis. Any change in the present value of expected cash flows is recognized through the allowance for loan losses. (5) DEPOSITS The composition of the Company's interest bearing deposits at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 were as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, 1998 December 31, 1997 NOW Accounts $109,914 $113,163 Money Market Accounts 78,005 79,010 Savings Deposits 89,149 80,476 Other Time Deposits 412,316 370,366 -------- -------- Total Interest Bearing Deposits $689,384 $643,015 ======== ======== (6) ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statements of Financial Accounting Standards "SFAS" No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". Statement 130 provides new accounting and reporting standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on reported results of operations of the Company. Effective February 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 132 "Employers Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits". Statement 132 standardizes the disclosure requirements for pension and other postretirement benefits and requires additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets. The Statement suggests combined formats for presentation of pension and other postretirement benefit disclosures. The adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on reported results of operations of the Company. (7) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Total comprehensive income is defined as net income and all other changes in equity. The Company reported total comprehensive income, net of tax, for the quarters ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 of $3.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Total comprehensive net income, net of tax, for the first quarter of 1998 and 1997, included net gains of $9,000 and net losses of $471,000, respectively. These changes reflect a market value increase and decrease in investment securities available-for-sale for the quarters ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following analysis reviews important factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., for the three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. Capital City Bank Group, Inc., has made, and may continue to make, various forward-looking statements with respect to financial and business matters. Capital City Bank Group, Inc., cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, all of which may change over time. Actual results could differ significantly from forward- looking statements. The following discussion sets forth the major factors that have affected the Company's financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements. The year- to-date averages used in this report are based on daily balances for each respective period. The Financial Review is divided into three subsections entitled Earnings Analysis, Financial Condition, and Liquidity and Capital Resources. Information therein should facilitate a better understanding of the major factors and trends which affect the Company's earnings performance and financial condition, and how the Company's performance during 1998 compares with prior years. Throughout this section, Capital City Bank Group, Inc., and its subsidiary, collectively, are referred to as "CCBG" or the "Company." On January 31, 1998, the Company completed its purchase and assumption transaction with First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Lakeland, Florida ("First Federal-Florida") and acquired five of First Federal- Florida's branch facilities which included loans and deposits. The Company paid a deposit premium of $3.3 million, or 6.33%, and assumed approximately $55 million in deposits and purchased loans equal to approximately $44 million at closing and received cash of approximately $7.0 million. Four of the five offices were merged into existing offices of Capital City Bank. The deposit premium is being amortized over fifteen years. On April 23, 1998, the Company announced a 3-2 stock split effective June 1, 1998, for share owners of record as of May 14, 1998. Amounts in the financial statements and foot notes have not been restated to reflect this stock split. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Income Net income of $3.1 million, or $.53 per basic and diluted share for the first quarter of 1998, was $59,000, or 1.9%, higher than the $3.0 million, or $.53 per basic and diluted share reported for the comparable period in 1997. Operating revenues, which include net interest income and noninterest income, increased $953,000, or 6.0%, over the first quarter of 1997, and are the most significant factor contributing to the increase in earnings (dollars in thousands): For The Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 1997 Interest Income $19,360 $18,429 Taxable Equivalent Adjustment(1) 361 427 ------- ------- Interest Income (FTE) 19,721 18,856 Interest Expense 7,590 7,076 ------- ------- Net Interest Income (FTE) 12,131 11,780 Provision for Loan Losses 486 456 Taxable Equivalent Adjustment 361 427 ------- ------- Net Int. Inc. After Provision 11,284 10,897 Noninterest Income 4,986 4,450 Noninterest Expense 11,569 10,801 ------- ------- Income Before Income Taxes 4,701 4,546 Income Taxes 1,600 1,504 ------- ------- Net Income $ 3,101 $ 3,042 ======= ======= Percent Change 1.94% 18.50% Return on Average Assets (2) 1.21% 1.23% Return on Average Equity (2) 12.28% 13.61% (1) Computed using a statutory tax rate of 35% (2) Annualized Net Interest Income First quarter taxable equivalent net interest income increased $351,000, or 3.0%, over the comparable period for 1997. The increase is attributable to a higher level of earning assets, reflecting growth in the loan portfolio. Loans purchased in the First Federal-Florida transaction account for slightly over half of the total growth in the average loan portfolio. Table I on page 14 provides a comparative analysis of the Company's average balances and interest rates. Taxable-equivalent interest income increased $865,000, or 4.6%, due to growth in the loan portfolio. Loans, which represent the Company's highest yielding asset, increased (on average) $52.5 million, or 7.7%, and represented 78.4% of total earning assets in the first quarter of 1998 versus 75.7% for the comparable quarter in 1997. The favorable shift in mix of earning assets contributed to an increase of 3 basis points in the yield on earning assets which rose from 8.53% in the first quarter of 1997 to 8.56% in 1998. The improvement in yield attributable to loan growth was partially offset by a higher level of liquidity. Interest expense increased $514,000, or 7.3%, due primarily to the assumption of $55 million in deposits from First Federal-Florida. Certificates of deposit increased as a percent of average deposits from 45.2% in the first quarter of 1997 to 46.2% in the first quarter of 1998. This shift in deposit mix is attributable to the mix of acquired deposits and led to a 21 basis point increase in the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities, which rose from 4.00% in the first quarter of 1997 to 4.21% in the first quarter of 1998. The Company's interest rate spread (defined as the average taxable equivalent yield on earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities) declined from 4.52% in the first quarter of 1997 to 4.35% in the comparable quarter for 1998 due to the higher cost paid on interest bearing liabilities. The Company's net interest margin percentage (defined as taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average earning assets) was 5.32% in the first quarter of 1997, versus 5.27% in the first quarter of 1998. The decrease in the margin reflects the higher costs of funds. Provisions for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 1998, was $486,000 versus $456,000 for the first quarter of 1997. Net charge- offs were down from first quarter of 1997, and remain at historically low levels relative to the size of the loan portfolio. Nonperforming loans increased $3.2 million, or 234.5%, during the first quarter. As compared to year-end, the reserve for loan losses increased slightly to $8.5 million and represented 1.16% of total loans versus 1.19%. For a discussion of the Company's nonperforming loans, see the section entitled "Financial Condition." Based on current economic conditions, the low level of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, it is management's opinion that the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 1998, is sufficient to provide for losses inherent in the portfolio as of that date. Charge-off activity for the respective periods is set forth below. Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 1997 Net Charge-Offs 288,000 $363,000 Net Charge-Offs (Annualized) as a percent of Average Loans Outstanding, Net of Unearned Interest .16% .20% Noninterest Income Noninterest income increased $536,000, or 12.1%, over the first quarter of 1997, which included increases in all major categories except service charges on deposit accounts. Service charges on deposit accounts declined $72,000, or 3.6%. The decline in the first quarter of 1998, compared to the comparable quarter in 1997, reflects a decline in the number of deposit accounts, higher compensating balances and an increase in charged-off deposit accounts. Data processing revenues increased $52,000, or 6.5%, over the first quarter of 1997. The increase reflects higher processing revenues associated with both government agencies and third party banks. Income from fiduciary activities increased $53,000, or 19.2%, over the comparable quarter in 1997. The increase is attributable to growth in managed assets. At March 31, 1998, assets under management totaled $229.4 million compared to $185.7 million at year-end. Other income increased $492,000, or 36.1%, over the comparable quarter of 1997. Gains on the sale of residential real estate loans increased $142,000, reflecting increase volume attributable to the low rate environment and a higher level of fixed rate refinancing. ATM fees, interchange commissions, VISA cardholder fees, mortgage servicing fees and other fees and commissions account for the remaining $350,000 favorable variance over the comparable quarter in 1997. Noninterest income as a percent of average assets was 1.95% for the first quarter of 1998 versus 1.81% for the comparable quarter in 1997. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense in the first quarter of 1998 increased $768,000, or 7.1%, over the first quarter of 1997, which included higher costs in all major expenses categories except net occupancy expense. Compensation expense increased $566,000, or 9.8%, over the first quarter of 1997 reflecting annual raises and an increase in full-time equivalent employees of 22. During the first quarter of 1998, the Company added staff to capitalize on competitive opportunities arising as a result of mergers of other commercial banks within its markets. Occupancy expense, including premises, furniture, fixtures and equipment decreased $35,000, or 1.8%. The decline is primarily attributable to a reduction in other FF&E costs and utilities. Partially offsetting this reduction, was an increase in costs for maintenance on equipment. Other noninterest expense increased $237,000, or 7.9%. The increase was attributable to professional fees and printing and supplies costs, which increased $196,000 and $62,000, or 70.2% and 16.7%, respectively. Partially offsetting this increase was a reduction in EDP services and commission fees expense. Net noninterest expense (noninterest income minus noninterest expense, net of intangibles) as a percent of average assets was 2.47% in the first quarter of 1998 versus 2.48% for the first quarter of 1997. The Company's efficiency ratio (noninterest expense expressed as a percent of the sum of taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income) was 66.1% in the first quarter 1998 compared to 65.2% for the comparable quarter in 1997. The increase in the efficiency ratio is attributable to higher costs, primarily compensation expense. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes increased $96,000, or 6.4%, over the first quarter of 1997. The increase in the provision is attributable to higher taxable income. The Company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 1997 was 34.0% compared to 33.1% for the same quarter in 1997. The increase in the effective tax rate is attributable to a decrease in tax exempt income as a percent of taxable income in the first quarter of 1998 as compared to first quarter of 1997. FINANCIAL CONDITION Average balances for the first quarter of 1998 reflect the acquisition of First Federal-Florida which was completed on January 31, 1998. Table I on page 14 presents average balances for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. The Company's average assets increased to $1.04 billion in the first quarter of 1998 from $999.8 million in the first quarter of 1997. Average earning assets were $933.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 versus $896.1 million for the comparable quarter of 1997. The most significant change in the mix of earning assets occurred through growth in the loan portfolio. The increase in the loan portfolio reflects the First Federal-Florida acquisition and internal loan growth. Maturities in the investment portfolio were used to fund loan growth and improve overall liquidity. Average loans increased 52.5 million, or 7.7%, over the comparable period in 1997. Loan growth has occurred in all of the portfolios, with the most significant increase in real estate. Loans as a percent of average earning assets increased to 78.4% for the first quarter of 1998, compared to 75.7% for the first quarter of 1997. The investment portfolio is a significant component of the Company's operations and, as such, it functions as a key element of liquidity and asset/liability management. As of March 31, 1998, the average investment portfolio declined $53.9 million, or 27.4%, from the first quarter of 1997. The decline in the investment portfolio was used to fund loan growth and provide additional liquidity. Securities in the Available-for-Sale portfolio are recorded at fair value and unrealized gains and losses associated with these securities are recorded, net of tax, as a separate component of share owners' equity. At March 31, 1998, share owners' equity included a net unrealized gain of $576,000 compared to a gain of $567,000 at December 31, 1997. The slight increase in value reflects a decrease in interest rates during the first quarter. At March 31, 1998, the Company's nonperforming loans were $4.6 million versus $1.4 million at year-end and $2.6 million at March 31, 1997. The increase over year-end is primarily attributable to two loans. As a percent of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses represented 174% at March 31, 1998 versus 511% at December 31, 1997 and 323% at March 31, 1997. Nonperforming loans include nonaccruing and restructured loans. Other real estate, which includes property acquired either through foreclosure or by receiving a deed in lieu of foreclosure, was $1.8 million at March 31, 1998, versus $1.2 million at December 31, 1997, and $1.6 million at March 31, 1997. The ratio of nonperforming assets as a percent of loans plus other real estate was .91% at March 31, 1998 compared to .41% at December 31, 1997 and .60% at March 31, 1997. Average deposits increased 2.7% from $840.0 million in the first quarter of 1997, to $862.9 million in the first quarter of 1997. The growth in deposits is attributable to the acquisition of First Federal-Florida. During 1998, average interest bearing deposits declined due to anticipated run-off from prior acquisitions and strong competition. At time of acquisition, certificates of deposit constituted 73% of the acquired deposits. During the first quarter, certificates of deposit represented 46.2% of total deposits compared to 45.2% for the comparable quarter in 1997. This shift in mix has contributed to a compression in the Company's net interest margin which averaged 5.27% in the first quarter of 1998 versus 5.32% in 1997. The ratio of average noninterest bearing deposits to total deposits was 22.2% for the first quarter of 1998 compared to 21.3% for the first quarter of 1997. For the same periods, the ratio of average interest bearing liabilities to average earning assets was 78.4% and 80.0%, respectively. The change in both ratios is primarily attributable to noninterest bearing deposits increasing, while interest bearing deposits, primarily certificate of deposits, declined throughout 1997, offset by the acquisition of First Federal-Florida. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity, for a financial institution, is the availability of funds to meet increased loan demand and/or excessive deposit withdrawals. Management has implemented a financial structure that provides ready access to sufficient liquid funds to meet normal transaction requirements, take advantage of investment opportunities and cover unforeseen liquidity demands. In addition to core deposit growth, sources of funds available to meet liquidity demands for the subsidiary banks include federal funds sold, near-term loan maturities, securities held in the available-for-sale portfolio, and the ability to purchase federal funds through established lines of credit with correspondent banks. Additionally, the parent company maintains a $25.0 million revolving line of credit. As of March 31, 1998, there was $12.5 million outstanding under this facility. During the first quarter of 1998, principal reductions on the line of credit totaled $500,000. The Company's equity capital was $103.9 million as of March 31, 1998 compared to $100.5 million as of December 31, 1997. Management continues to monitor its capital position in relation to its level of assets with the objective of maintaining a strong capital position. The leverage ratio was 8.72% at March 31, 1998 compared to 9.19% at December 31, 1997. Further, the Company's risk-adjusted capital ratio of 12.85% at March 31, 1998, significantly exceeds the 8.0% minimum requirement under the risk-based regulatory guidelines. State and federal regulations as well as the Company's long-term debt agreements place certain restrictions on the payment of dividends by both the Company and its subsidiary bank. At March 31, 1998, these regulations and covenants did not impair the Company's (or its subsidiary's) ability to declare and pay dividends or to meet other existing obligations in the normal course of business. During the first three months of 1998, share owners' equity increased $3.5 million, or 14.1%, on an annualized basis. Growth in equity during the first quarter was positively impacted by net income of $3.1 million, issuance of common stock of $1.1 million and a slight increase of $9,000 in the Company's net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities. Dividends paid during the first quarter totaled $971,000 or $.165 per share. At March 31, 1998, the Company's common stock had a book value of $17.66 per share compared to $17.17 at December 31, 1997. Pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase program adopted in 1989, the Company has repurchased 527,160 shares of its common stock. No shares have been repurchased in 1998. During the first quarter, the Company issued 35,958 shares under its associate incentive and stock purchase plans. Year 2000 Compliance In 1996, Capital City Bank Group initiated the process of preparing its computer systems and applications for the Year 2000. This process involves modifying or replacing certain hardware and software maintained by the Company as well as communicating with external service providers to ensure they are taking the necessary action steps required to remedy their Year 2000 issues. The Company expects to have substantially all of the system and application changes completed by the end of 1998 . The Company believes that its level of preparedness is appropriate and will have a year to test in 1999. While it is not possible, at present, to give an accurate estimate of the cost of the work, these costs may be material to the Company's results of operations in one or more fiscal quarters or years, but are not expected to have a material adverse impact on the long-term results of operations, liquidity, or consolidated financial position of the Company. The expected completion date and costs of the project are based upon the Company's current best estimates. TABLE I AVERAGES BALANCES & INTEREST RATES (Taxable Equivalent Basis - Dollars in Thousands) For Three Months Ended March 31 1998 1997 Average Average Average Average Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate ASSETS Loans, Net of Unearned Interest(1)(2) $ 731,204 $16,644 9.23% $678,730 $15,438 9.22% Taxable Investment Securities 79,925 1,265 6.41% 124,657 1,940 6.30% Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (2) 63,081 1,041 6.60% 72,250 1,218 6.75% Funds Sold 58,842 771 5.31% 20,493 259 5.11% ---------- ------- ----- -------- ------- ----- Total Earning Assets 933,052 19,721 8.56% 896,130 18,856 8.53% Cash & Due From Banks 49,797 50,180 Allowance for Loan Losses (8,390) (8,275) Other Assets 64,347 61,802 ---------- ------- ----- -------- ------- ----- TOTAL ASSETS $1,038,806 $999,837 ========== ======== LIABILITIES NOW Accounts $ 109,903 514 1.90% $110,072 $ 506 1.86% Money Market Accounts 76,948 538 2.84% 79,882 579 2.94% Savings Accounts 85,706 440 2.08% 91,236 451 2.00% Other Time Deposits 398,839 5,281 5.37% 379,585 4,826 5.16% ---------- ------- ----- -------- ------- ----- Total Interest Bearing Deposits 671,396 6,773 4.09% 660,775 6,362 3.90% Short-Term Borrowings 43,685 537 4.98% 38,060 410 4.37% Long-Term Debt 16,014 280 7.09% 18,031 304 6.84% ---------- -------- ----- -------- ------- ----- Total Int. Bearing Liabilities 731,095 7,590 4.21% 716,866 7,076 4.00% Noninterest Bearing Deposits 191,479 179,184 Other Liabilities 13,839 13,166 ---------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 936,413 909,216 SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY Common Stock 59 58 Surplus 7,463 5,301 Retained Earnings 94,871 85,262 ---------- -------- TOTAL SHARE OWNERS' EQUITY 102,393 90,621 ---------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $1,038,806 $999,837 ========== ========= Net Interest Rate Spread 4.35% 4.52% ===== ===== Net Interest Income $12,131 $11,780 ======= ======= Net Interest Margin 5.27% 5.32% ===== ===== (1) Average balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income includes fees on loans of approximately $766,000 and $705,000, for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. (2) Interest income includes the effects of taxable equivalent adjustments using a 35% tax rate. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure for Market Risk Overview Market risk management arises from changes in interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. The Company has risk management policies to monitor and limit exposure to market risk. Capital City Bank Group does not actively participate in exchange rates, commodities or equities. In asset and liability management activities, policies are in place that are designed to minimize structural interest rate risk. Interest Rate Risk Management The normal course of business activity exposes Capital City Bank Group to interest rate risk. Fluctuations in interest rate risk may result in changes in the fair market value of the Company's financial instruments, cash flows and net interest income. Capital City Bank Group's asset/liability management process manages the Company's interest rate risk. The financial assets and liabilities of the Company are classified as other- than-trading. An analysis of the other-than-trading financial components, including the fair values, are presented in Table II on page 18. This table presents the Company's consolidated interest rate sensitivity position as of first quarter 1998 based upon certain assumptions as set- forth in the Notes to the Table. The objective of interest rate sensitivity analysis is to measure the impact on the Company's net interest income due to fluctuations in interest rates. The asset and liability fair values presented in Table II may not necessarily be indicative of the Company's interest rate sensitivity over an extended period of time. The Company is currently liability sensitive which generally indicates that in a period of rising interest rates the net interest margin will be adversely impacted as the velocity and/or volume of liabilities being repriced exceeds assets. However, as general interest rates rise or fall, other factors such as current market conditions and competition may impact how the Company responds to changing rates and thus impact the magnitude of change in net interest income. Table II FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MARKET RISK ANALYSIS (1) (Dollars in Thousands) Other Than Trading Portfolio March 31, 1998 Fair 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Beyond Total Value Loans Fixed Rate $ 30,944 $ 24,176 $ 38,605 $ 43,828 $ 38,371 $ 65,246 $241,170 $244,149 Average Interest Rate 9.43% 10.16% 9.86% 9.09% 8.17% 9.09% 9.27% Floating Rate (2) 384,147 56,932 21,740 11,399 13,398 8,699 496,315 502,445 Average Interest Rate 8.97% 7.56% 8.58% 8.15% 8.60% 9.13% 8.77% Investment Securities (3) Fixed Rate 75,626 23,023 4,560 6,997 5,805 8,804 124,815 124,815 Average Interest Rate 6.16% 6.08% 5.34% 6.12% 6.64% 5.66% 6.10% Floating Rate - - 11,043 4,438 - 497 15,978 15,978 Average Interest Rate - - 7.01% 7.30% - 6.28% 7.07% Other Earning Assets Fixed Rates - - - - - - - - Average Interest Rates - - - - - - - Floating Rates 76,000 - - - - 4,100 80,100 80,100 Average Interest Rates 5.35% - - - - 5.01% 5.30% Total Financial Assets $566,717 $104,131 $ 75,948 $ 66,662 $ 57,574 $ 87,346 $958,378 $959,143 Average Interest Rates 8.14% 7.84% 8.80% 8.50% 8.63% 7.82% 8.18% Deposits (4) Fixed Rate Deposits $353,987 $ 36,761 $ 16,452 $ 2,869 $ 2,229 $ 18 $412,316 $414,123 Average Interest Rates 5.31% 5.65% 5.69% 5.49% 5.76% 5.25% 5.36% Floating Rate Deposits 277,069 - - - - - 277,069 277,069 Average Interest Rates 2.20% - - - - - 2.20% Other Interest Bearing Liabilities Fixed Rate Debt 234 238 242 246 251 2,641 3,852 3,852 Average Interest Rate 6.14% 6.14% 6.14% 6.14% 6.14% 6.14% 6.14% Floating Rate Debt 57,893 - - - - - 57,893 57,893 Average Interest Rate 5.35% - - - - - 5.35% Total Financial Liabilities $689,183 $ 36,999 $ 16,694 $ 3,115 $ 2,480 $ 2,659 $751,130 $752,937 Average interest Rate 4.06% 5.65% 5.70% 5.54% 5.80% 6.13% 4.20% (1) Based upon expected cashflows, unless otherwise indicated. (2) Based upon a combination of expected maturities and repricing opportunities. (3) Based upon contractual maturity, except for callable and floating rate securities, which are based on expected maturity and weighted average life, respectively. (4) Savings, NOW and money market accounts can be repriced at any time, therefore, all such balances are included as floating rates deposits in 1998. Other time deposit balances are classified according to maturity. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Items 1-4. Not applicable Item 5. Other On April 23, 1998, the Company announced a 3-2 stock split effective June 1, 1998, for share owners of record as of May 14, 1998. Amounts in the financial statements and foot notes have not been restated to reflect this stock split. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (A) Exhibits Not applicable (B) Reports on Form 8-K The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the period ended March 31, 1997. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned Chief Financial Officer hereunto duly authorized. CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC. (Registrant) /s/ J. Kimbrough Davis J. Kimbrough Davis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: May 13, 1998